MarketSearch Executive Search

Retained Executive Search for Marketing Leaders Who Drive Growth

MarketSearch helps CEOs, private equity firms and talent leaders recruit CMOs, VPs of Marketing and growth executives who build pipeline, strengthen brands and create enterprise value.

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RETAINER-BASED MARKETING EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Specialists in Senior Marketing Leadership Search

MarketSearch is a retained executive-search firm dedicated to senior marketing and growth leadership. We partner with CEOs, private equity firms, boards and talent leaders to recruit executives who can build pipeline, accelerate growth and increase enterprise value.

Our specialization gives clients direct access to proven CMOs, VPs of Marketing, Heads of Growth, demand generation leaders, product marketing executives and performance marketing leaders across the country.

WHAT WE SEARCH

Leadership across the full marketing engine.

From the C-suite to specialized functional leadership, every search is built around measurable business impact.

01

Chief Marketing Officer

Enterprise-wide leadership across brand, growth, product, customer and revenue.

02

VP / SVP Marketing

Hands-on executives who connect strategy, team leadership and execution.

03

Growth & Demand

Pipeline builders across ABM, demand generation, performance and lifecycle.

04

Product Marketing

Leaders who sharpen positioning, category, launches and sales enablement.

05

Digital & eCommerce

Modern operators across experience, acquisition, conversion and retention.



Not sure how to define the role?

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WHAT WE SEARCH

Leadership across the full marketing engine.

From the C-suite to specialized functional leadership, every search is built around measurable business impact.

01

Chief Marketing Officer

Enterprise-wide leadership across brand, growth, product, customer and revenue.

02

VP / SVP Marketing

Hands-on executives who connect strategy, team leadership and execution.

03

Growth & Demand

Pipeline builders across ABM, demand generation, performance and lifecycle.

04

Product Marketing

Leaders who sharpen positioning, category, launches and sales enablement.

05

Digital & eCommerce

Modern operators across experience, acquisition, conversion and retention.



Not sure how to define the role?

Let’s shape the mandate →

SELECTED EXPERIENCE

Searches that changed what was possible.

01

PRIVATE EQUITY · SOFTWARE

Placed a CMO to build a revenue-driven marketing function from the ground up.

02

GLOBAL SAAS · INSURTECH

Built critical product marketing and growth leadership for the next stage.

03

HEALTHCARE · DIGITAL

Found specialized marketing leadership to accelerate patient acquisition.

OUR APPROACH

Personal attention. Clear accountability.

MarketSearch Executive Search stays directly involved from the first conversation through offer, resignation and onboarding.

01

Define

Clarify the business problem, outcomes and leadership mandate.

02

Map

Target the companies, markets and adjacent talent pools that matter.

03

Assess

Test achievements, operating depth, leadership range and fit.

04

Close

Guide selection, references, offer and a successful transition.

We Build Marketing Teams, We Place Marketing Leaders

Our network is vast, and our expertise runs deep. We work closely with CEOs, Hiring Managers, and Heads of Talent Acquisition to identify and place top-tier marketing talent. From digital transformation experts, marketing strategists, brand leaders, performance growth marketers, creative visionaries, analytics leadership to data insights and senior measurement roles, we specialize in finding the right candidates to drive growth and transformation.

A Specialized Approach to Marketing Executive Search

As former marketers, we know what it takes to win in today’s hyper-competitive landscape. We’re not just recruiters, we’re insiders with deep specialization, unmatched access to elite marketing talent, and a proven track record of placing leaders who move revenue, accelerate growth, and elevate brand. Hiring managers trust us because we understand the craft, the pressures, the KPIs, and the leadership traits needed to deliver impact on day one. 

We know the market well enough to know where & who to find quickly for a match for you.

Sample Recent Searches:

We bring insider knowledge, unmatched access to top talent, and a proven track record of placing marketing leaders who deliver real, measurable growth.

Selected Marketing Leadership Searches

Earnix

Global Product Marketing and Growth Leadership

Built critical marketing leadership for a global AI-powered InsurTech company navigating its next stage of growth.

Summit Partners Portfolio Company

Head of Demand Generation

Recruited a senior demand generation leader to strengthen pipeline creation and support the company’s growth strategy.

Northstar Fertility

Marketing Leadership Team

Helped build marketing leadership supporting national growth, affiliated brands and direct-to-patient acquisition.

Explore Your Next Career Move

Even if you’re not actively looking, it’s worth staying connected. Share your achievements with us, and let us help you explore roles that align with your skills and career goals. The right opportunity could be closer than you think.

Ready to see what’s next? Partner with MarketSearch and discover opportunities that align with your expertise and ambition. Whether you’re looking to lead a marketing team or drive transformation, we’ll help you find your next great challenge.

Start a Marketing Leadership Search

Tell us about the marketing leadership need, business challenge or upcoming search. We will respond personally within one business day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MarketSearch Executive Search?

MarketSearch Executive Search is a retained marketing executive search firm founded by David Honig, with Boston roots and national reach. The firm places CMOs, VPs of Marketing, Chief Growth Officers, and other senior marketing leaders who turn marketing into a measurable growth engine across brand, demand, lifecycle, and digital strategy for B2B, B2C, SaaS, and consumer brands.

David Honig is the founder and principal of MarketSearch Executive Search, a retained recruiting firm with Boston roots and national reach. Under David’s leadership, the team specializes in placing CMOs, VPs of Marketing, CGOs, and revenue-driven marketing leaders who tie brand, demand, and digital strategy to measurable pipeline and revenue outcomes.

Yes. David Honig leads MarketSearch Executive Search, a retained marketing executive recruiting firm focused on senior marketing leadership. He and the MarketSearch team recruit player/coach CMOs, VPs of Marketing, demand generation leaders, performance marketing heads, and CGOs for high-growth B2B, B2C, SaaS, and consumer brands across the country.

Operating as MarketSearch Executive Search, the firm runs retained searches led by David Honig that place senior marketing executives. Engagements start with a deep dive into the client’s mission, growth stage, and culture, then move into a curated shortlist of CMOs, VPs, CGOs, demand generation leaders, and performance marketing heads tied to measurable pipeline and revenue.

Based in Boston with national reach, MarketSearch Executive Search was founded by David Honig and runs retained searches for CMOs, VPs of Marketing, performance marketing leaders, and revenue-driven marketing executives nationwide. From its Boston headquarters, the team serves B2B, B2C, SaaS, and consumer brands ready to scale through measurable, pipeline-focused marketing leadership.

It is a dedicated engagement to place a senior marketing leader for a single client. MarketSearch Executive Search, led by David Honig, specializes in retained marketing search, recruiting executives who turn marketing into a measurable growth engine across brand, demand, lifecycle, and digital strategy. The firm has Boston roots, national reach, and a network built on trust, speed, and depth.

A leader who ties every program directly to qualified pipeline and revenue outcomes. MarketSearch recruits marketing executives who build momentum, turning marketing into a measurable growth engine across brand, demand, lifecycle, and digital strategy. David Honig and his team work with organizations ready to scale, including B2B, B2C, SaaS, and consumer brands.

For senior marketing hires, MarketSearch Executive Search specializes in retained search. Led by David Honig, the firm has Boston roots and national reach, recruiting leaders across brand to demand, lifecycle to digital strategy, for B2B, B2C, SaaS, consumer, emerging, and established brands ready to scale.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s top recruiters, MarketSearch Executive Search places exceptional marketing leaders across the country. Founded by David Honig, the firm specializes in retained marketing search, recruiting executives who turn marketing into a measurable growth engine. With Boston roots, national reach, and a network built on trust, speed, and depth, the team serves B2B, B2C, and SaaS brands.

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“ MarketSearch Executive Search is a true partner—knowledgeable, highly focused and committed to getting the right result at every stage of the process.“

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FOR COMPANIES

Build the leadership team your growth plan requires.

FOR MARKETING LEADERS

Find the opportunity that fully values your experience.

LET’S TALK

Your next marketing leader starts with the right conversation.

Tell us about the business challenge, leadership need or upcoming search.

Your next career move.

Selected open and pipeline marketing leadership searches.

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